US Bridges

1678C over Post Creek

FairPosted for load

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 6.8 MI S Cache · Structure no. 175320000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1678C over Post Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1678C over Post Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 116 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries1678C
CrossesPost Creek
Location6.8 MI S Cache
RouteCounty Highway 1687C
Coordinates34.52389, -98.63287
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2022)
Projected traffic186 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1678C over Post Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1678C over Post Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does 1678C over Post Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 1678C over Post Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 1678C over Post Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.